Toyota in the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use.
The short version
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported a problem with the tires temporary/emergency spare tire. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-494.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Toyota Tacoma |
What changed
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